Zack Estrin was a renowned writer and TV producer. He was born in 1971 and died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at age 51.
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Estrin, best known for his work as executive producer/showrunner of Lost In Space and co-executive producer on Prison Break, passed away suddenly in Hermosa Beach.
According to reports, he died of suspected cardiac arrest after collapsing while jogging on the beach.
However, the exact cause of death is yet to be revealed by his family, pending autopsy.
Following his demise, his family released a statement, which reads;
“Zack Estrin was our everything.
“The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy.
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“He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed.
“But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.”
Born in Woodland, California, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Estrin graduated from USC.
He began his entertainment career in features as a producer on films such as Stranger Than Fiction and O, a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare Othello.
Estrin is survived by his wife Kari Estrin, daughters Charlotte Estrin and Chloe Estrin, and the rest of his family: mother Patricia Estrin, father Jonathan Estrin, sister Amelia Burstyn, stepbrother Dylan Arrants, and stepsisters Julie List and Laura Humphrey.
At the time of his demise, Estrin was working on projects as part of an overall deal with Netflix.
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